Episode 3: "Henry"--Brother of an Addict Who Died of an Overdose

05/19/22 • 37 min

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Episode 3 features an interview with "Henry," another person whose story I included in my book, Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution.

Henry was a student in one of the American Literature classes I was teaching about seven years ago and I got to know him pretty well back then. Fast forward a couple of years...my teaching career was over and I was attending an intensive outpatient rehab program for drug addiction in Chicago with "Jake," who happened to be Henry's older brother. And I got to know Jake pretty well too.

Sadly, about a year later, Jake lost his battle with addiction, overdosed, and died in his childhood bedroom.

But don't worry, while we didn't sugar coat the reality of the situation, Henry and I did find a way to keep the episode upbeat and positive.

You will have a little more hope by the time you're done listening to our conversation. I promise.

Contact Jay:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @jaylind40

Instagram: @jlind40

Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today.

https://a.co/d/imqWkx5

Episode 3 features an interview with "Henry," another person whose story I included in my book, Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution.

Sadly, about a year later, Jake lost his battle with addiction, overdosed, and died in his childhood bedroom.

But don't worry, while we didn't sugar coat the reality of the situation, Henry and I did find a way to keep the episode upbeat and positive.

You will have a little more hope by the time you're done listening to our conversation. I promise.

Contact Jay:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @jaylind40

Instagram: @jlind40

Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today.

https://a.co/d/imqWkx5

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Episode 2: "Glenn"--Brother of an Addict and the Son of an Alcoholic

Episode 2 of Between the Lines: The Podcast features an interview and discussion with "Glenn," one of the people whose story I shared in my book, Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution. Glenn is a loyal friend and deep thinker, and he is no stranger to the devastating impact that addiction can have on the family of an addict. Glenn's story is definitely worth sharing. If you really listen, you are bound to learn something about the world. And I'm guessing you'll have a few laughs, too.

I also share some good news and gratitude with you all, as always. Can't hurt.

Contact Jay:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @jaylind40

Instagram: @jlind40

Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today.

https://a.co/d/imqWkx5

Next Episode

Episode 4: Alison--A Sober Curious Wellness Guru

Episode 4 features an interview with Alison, an old friend of mine who happens to be a bonafide boss of yoga, meditation, and all things wellness. She's also creative, hilarious, positive, and thoughtful. And there is much more to her story.

If you listen carefully, you'll be a better person by the end of the episode...for real.

And there will be good news and gratitude galore, as always.

Enjoy.

If you want to learn more about Alison, or if you'd like to book her for a sweet zoom yoga sesh...click the link below.

https://www.alisonburmeister.com/

Contact Jay:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @jaylind40

Instagram: @jlind40

Between the Lines: A Memoir about Addiction, Empathy, and Evolution is available on Amazon. Click the link below to buy one today.

https://a.co/d/imqWkx5